Solid peach silk, with plum florals running down one edge of the dupatta.
- An asymmetric border: printed down one edge, not both
- Solid peach top, so the dupatta carries all the pattern
- Small-scale plum florals with a geometric band at the base
The dupatta
The border on this dupatta is deliberately uneven. A vertical panel of small plum florals runs down one edge, and a horizontal patterned band closes the base, leaving the rest of the peach ground open. Against a solid peach top and bottom, that asymmetry is the whole design.
Styling
Solid peach with a single dark border is the most forgiving thing to stitch: a straight kurta, a plain bottom, and the dupatta does everything. Drape it so the printed edge falls forward and the plum reads as a deliberate line down one side. Pearls or a single plum-toned stone are enough; heavy jewellery fights the softness of the shade.
The details
Top: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Bottom: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35 to 36 inches wide
Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together
Stitching: tailor it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, with the length customised for larger sizes
Lining: not needed, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look
Care: dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash
Dispatch: next working day, even though every metre is block printed by hand
Because it is stamped rather than woven, the florals along the panel vary a little in depth of colour.